more stats
2,329 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:09:45
Avg time
-103 ft
Altitude change
1,045 ft
Altitude min
1,148 ft
Altitude max
1,148 ft
Altitude start
1,047 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
587 ft
Distance climb
1,234 ft
Distance down
509 ft
Distance flat
00:09:45
Avg time

Having a Ball Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ball Mountain Lake
    Jamaica, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4494 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #316201 in Trail Running
    • #116476 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    USACE

Handbuilt, solid, hard packed with tight turns and intermittent rocks.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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on Jun 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Having a Ball located?
      Having a Ball is located in Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ball Mountain Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.12268, -72.78403.
      ▼ How hard is Having a Ball?
      Having a Ball is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Having a Ball?
      Having a Ball has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,045 ft to 1,148 ft.
      ▼ Is Having a Ball a point to point trail?
      Having a Ball is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Having a Ball?
      Having a Ball is 2,329 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Having a Ball?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Having a Ball. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Having a Ball? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Having a Ball are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Having a Ball?
      The estimated time to ride Having a Ball is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 2,329 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Having a Ball?
      Having a Ball is a very popular trail. There have been 61 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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